Associate Coordinator-Aquatic Biodiversity

Wwfindia; India; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental conservation organization in India is seeking an Associate Coordinator-Aquatic Biodiversity to lead population and habitat surveys focused on aquatic species in the Sutlej River basin. This role involves data analysis for technical reports, collaboration with stakeholders for species recovery plans, and supporting conservation activities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills in English and Hindi, with knowledge of Punjabi beneficial, and experience in ecology-related projects. A basic understanding of GIS tools is desired.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Hindi; knowledge of Punjabi is a plus.
• Experience in movement ecology and handling technical research equipment.
• Ability to prioritize under time constraints and communicate complex information.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct population and habitat surveys.
• Collate and analyze field data for reports and publications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop species recovery plans.
• Support conservation initiatives in the Sutlej basin.
• Plan capacity building for stakeholders.
• Design communications and outreach materials.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Basic knowledge of computer applications

Good liaison skills with government departments

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Associate Coordinator-Aquatic Biodiversity

Plan and conduct population and habitat surveys (including distribution and abundance) to understand the current status of Dolphin, Gharial, Otters, Turtles, and fish species, their habitats and threats faced in the Sutlej River basin.

• Collate and analyze field data to prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and other publications as required for the project, ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in preparing species recovery plans for flagship species in the Sutlej Basin.
• Support in development of species‑specific management plans for keystone species.
• Liaison with a range of local stakeholders, such as government departments, local community and farmer groups for permissions, support, planning of restoration activities in the identified biodiversity hotspots in the Sutlej basin.
• Support on‑ground implementation of species and their habitat conservation initiatives in the Sutlej basin.
• Plan and conduct capacity building of key stakeholders, including – government department and riparian communities for the scientific monitoring of aquatic species and their habitats.
• Support in designing and implementing communications and outreach material to generate awareness, build capacity and change attitudes to generate support for conservation of aquatic resources.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi. Knowledge of Punjabi will be an added advantage.

• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Experience in movement ecology (migration studies), acoustics, and advanced approaches in species research will be an added advantage.
• Experience with technical research equipment handling and field use such as camera trap, compass, chart plotter, and VHF, UHF transmitters.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS, QGIS or other statistical software is desirable.
• Meet deadlines and effectively prioritise work under time constraints.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information for a non-technical audience, with effective communication skills reaching target audiences.
• Good liaison skills with government departments, local communities as well as with other NGOs and agencies working on same issues are desirable.